Mariko Elizabeth Montero Alley[2] is an American-born Filipino footballer who played as a midfielder.[3] She has been a member of the Philippines women's national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mariko Elizabeth Montero Alley | ||
| Place of birth | Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder[1] | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Huntington Highlanders | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | West Virginia Mountaineers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Western Virginia United | |||
| International career | |||
| 2005–2007 | Philippines | (~1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editAlley was raised in Prichard, West Virginia.[1]
College and club career
editAlley was signed up to play for the women's soccer team of the West Virginia University, the West Virginia Mountaineers in 2006. She also played for Charlotte Soccer Club at the Super Y league.[4]
International career
editIn 2003, while playing at the USA Cup in Minnesota, Alley met and was scouted by Philippines men's national team coach Aris Caslib who watched some of her games. In October 2005, the Philippine Football Federation contacted her and team manager Ernie Nierras invited her to the women's national team.[5]
Alley was part of the Philippine women's national team that participated at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games where she made a goal against Indonesia.[6] She was a starting player in all four matches of the Philippine national team.[4]
Career statistics
editInternational goals
edit- Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 November 2005 | Marikina Sports Complex, Marikina, Philippines |  Indonesia |
2–0 |
2–0 |
2005 Southeast Asian Games |
Personal life
editAlley's parents are Marlene Montero-Alley, her mother who comes from Samar, Philippines and Hugh Alley, her father.[5] She is married to Dennis Gagai since 1 August 2015.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Miko Alley - Women's Soccer". West Virginia Mountaineers. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "AFC Women's Asian Cup 2008 (Round 1) Philippines Team" (PDF). Hong Kong Football Association. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ Guerrero, Bob (28 April 2015). "PH Women's Nat'l Football team faces AFF challenge". Rappler. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ a b Guiddy, Lainie (8 February 2008). "Women's Soccer: Four Sign For 2006". West Virginia University. MSNsportsNET.com. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ a b Atencio, Peter (22 November 2005). "Beauteous Alley raring to play". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ Lopez, Rufino III (25 November 2005). "RP, Vietnam booter books 1st wins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  | This biographical article related to women's association football in the Philippines is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This biographical article related to women's soccer in the United States is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
| | This biographical article related to an American soccer midfielder is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |